Blended Whiskies - April 3-12

Re: Blended Whiskies - April 3-12

Ganga wrote:Occasionally I find some whiskies that desensitize my palate. These can be the first things that I have and I'm shot for an hour. What I really find is that my mind starts to wonder long before the palate goes.

Thanks Ganga. Just poured a dram of JW Gold with some water. nose is all honey.

N: honey, honey, pear, and papaya.P: pear drizzled in honey. very sweet. F: short. still slightly off but the finish is better with water than without.

Re: Blended Whiskies - April 3-12

JW Green

Brand : Johnnie WalkerExpression : Green

Nose : Peat, something slightly medicinal, not as sweet as the other JWsPalate : Stronger than Gold, peppery, some sweet spices, a bit hotFinish : Pepper, earthy peat, lastingComment : I like this JW. It's much more interesting than the Gold, and makes for a nice gateway to Talisker and Islay single malts.Colour : -Score : 0

Re: Blended Whiskies - April 3-12

I thought I would provide a reminder to all that this is the 2nd weekend for tasting blended whiskies. Depending on how things go, I will show up sometime to retry some of the blends in chilled glasses and on the rocks.

Re: Blended Whiskies - April 3-12

Hm, Grants has the most going for it although not necessarily the most enjoyable thus far. Each way presents a different and interesting perspective to the whisky. I'd suggest that there is no "best way" to have this particular whisky.